MSU Tower Guard Shamrock 5K
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MSU Tower Guard Shamrock 5k
The MSU Tower Guard Shamrock 5k is scheduled for March 22, 2026 in East Lansing, Michigan on the Michigan State University campus. This is the 26th annual event, organized by Tower Guard to raise funds for the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) and its note-taking pilot program. The event includes community fundraising and support for campus disability services.
- 5 km Run, Walk, Roll!
- 5 km Run - MSU Students
Logistics and fees
The course starts and finishes at Conrad/Fee Hall in the East Neighborhood courtyard. Parking will be available in nearby campus lots (Fee lots 30, 32, 33) and the Wharton ramp, free on the Sunday of the event. Packet pickup is held race morning at the start location. The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation; results will be available live during the event and afterward.
Entry is priced at $30 before March 1 and $35 after that date; MSU students receive a $5 discount. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations received by March 1; additional shirts available while supplies last. Team pricing applies to groups of five or more ($5 off per participant). Family pricing applies to three or more household members registering together ($3 off per participant; not valid for MSU Student entries). Donation levels offer additional discounts: a $50 donation provides a 50% registration discount (terms vary after March 1) and a $25 donation reduces the entry fee by $5. Finishers receive medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.